Governor Cuomo Announces Over $1.35 Million in Smart Growth Grants Awarded to Communities in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks

Grants to Support Cultural Amenities, Recreation and Economic Growth Consistent with Environmental Protection in New York Parks

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $1.35 million in Smart Growth grants has been awarded to six communities and organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley and 18 in the North Country. Funding has been awarded to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations that responded to a Request for Applications announced earlier this year. Grants for projects in the Catskill and Adirondack parks was made possible by the expansion of the Environmental Protection Fund.

"The Catskill and Adirondack parks are two of New York's premier year-round destinations, offering unmatched outdoor recreation and stunning natural beauty for residents and visitors alike to enjoy," Governor Cuomo said. "Through this latest round of Smart Growth grants, these communities will have the resources they need to build on six years of tourism and economic growth by completing new smart, sustainable projects to attract even more visitors for decades to come."

Smart Growth grants aim to help identify locally-led priorities for community development, leverage surrounding natural areas for public enjoyment, and collaborate on initiatives throughout the Catskill and Adirondack Parks. The following grants have been awarded:

Adirondack Park

St. Lawrence County - $75,000: Demolition/Abatement of former Jones & Laughlin (J&L) Steel

Town of Moriah - $75,000: Transforming the Hamlet of Port Henry Waterfront

Town of Crown Point - $75,000: War Canoe Spirits Distillery Water Service Upgrades

Assemblyman Steve Englebright, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation said, "The cross between environmental protection and recreation is so important. These Smart Growth grants will help communities fund projects that will connect people with nature in a sustainable and meaningful way. Locally-led initiatives such as these will continue to enrich the natural beauty of the communities in the Catskill and Adirondack Parks all while enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors alike."

This latest round of awards continues New York's commitment to support sustainable economic activity and community vitality in state parks by the Department of Environmental Conservation in partnership with the Department of State and the Adirondack Park Agency.

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